Friday, December 3, 2010

Burger and Fries Friday: Salsa Ranch Burgers

It’s been a long time since I did a Burger and Fries Friday post, but I’m finally bringing the feature back with a really great burger recipe. I found this one on Tried-and-True Cooking with Heidi. I knew these salsa ranch burgers would be good, but I was still surprised by just how much we all actually liked them. The addition of salsa to the meat mixture itself gives the burgers incredible flavor and makes them really moist. And then there are the little pockets of melty cheese running through the burgers. And then there’s the tangy, slightly spicy sauce, composed simply of salsa and ranch dressing (as you can see, I went a little crazy with the sauce on my burger -- can you blame me?!). These burgers are a beefy, chessy, spicy treat!

I'm a Midwestern wife and mom who loves to cook and bake. I learned to cook by watching the Food Network, hovering over the women in my family, and reading an ever-expanding collection of cookbooks. For me, cooking is a form of therapy, a way to reflect on my memories and to make new ones. I'm drawn to quick, easy, and balanced meals that my entire growing family will enjoy. If you have questions or comments or just want to chat, you can e-mail me at cassiecraves[at]yahoo[dot]com.